Effect of wearing a helmet on the occurrence of head injuries in motorcycle riders in Benin: a case-control study

Effect of wearing a helmet on the occurrence of head injuries in motorcycle riders in Benin: a case-control study

Abstract Background In Benin, motorcycles are the main means of transport for road users and are involved in more than half of crashes. This study aims to determine the effect of wearing a helmet on reducing head injuries in road crashes in Benin. Methods This case-control study took place in 2020 a...

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Main Authors: Bella Hounkpe Dos Santos, Yolaine Glele Ahanhanzo, Alphonse Kpozehouen, Donatien Daddah, Emmanuel Lagarde, Yves Coppieters
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Injury Epidemiology
Subjects:
Head injuries
Motorcycles
Helmet use
Road crash
Benin
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40621-021-00311-3

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